Ruslan Provodnikov Vs. Devon Alexander

Big Alexander fan, but as long as the Provodnikov who fought Bradley wasn't fighting 3X his normal capacity (well he was, but as long as it was not a one time only fluke), I'd probably have to go with Provodnikov here.

 

*Sigh* Debum Alecrapnder.. Why oh why does he keep getting brought up. He suckz. Quitter, sissy, boring, annoying... just a lame-o.

Provodnokiv by TKO within 5 rounds. Alexander QUITS in his usual disguised way.

 

*Double post* DELETE

 

I disagree that Bradley dominated once he chose to box. He chose to box in round 3. He got his ass whooped hardcore in round 6 and 12, and a little in round 11 too. It wasn't because he quit boxing, it was because he got hit while doing so.

 

I hate Alexander but he probably has more respectable power at the weight than Bradley plus has shown the willingness and capability to spoil all night against a pressure fighter.

 

It really isn't a question to me if you compare Ruslan to Maidana I would take Maidana but they both hit hard and can take shots but Ruslan would get gassed and Alexander would start racking up rounds, I coil even see this getting called a robbery as Devon will outbox the **** out of him

 

Alexander fought better pressure fighters than him. Plus he got a good chin and ties you up

 

Alexander wouldnt survive the onslaught in the first 2 rounds

 

Ooh, I like this.

Both have weaknesses the other can exploit.

I could see it resembling something more like Alexander vs. Urango/Alexander vs. Maidana (advantage Alexander) where the hard charger is tamed with counters, or something more like Provodnikov vs. Corley/Provodnikov vs. Bradley (advantage Provodnikov) where the boxer-puncher is dragged into a streetfight.

I think a key factor would be how many rounds/what's on the line. If it's an eliminator or title bout over 12, I might lean slightly in Ruslan's direction with his relentless pressure, body punching, making Alexander waste energy hitting gloves or simply bouncing his fists off that iron chin (since the Russian's defense sort of fades in and out), and Devon sabotaging himself by slowly losing steam from all his spendthrift darting around, strategic clinching, barking & prodigious slapping all conspiring toward a late TKO.

Over 10, I would think Alexander can bank enough points outboxing him...and if he's able to time one of his patented uppercuts when Provodnikov is coming forward, that's a game changer.

:think

 

That was the first time I've ever seen Provodnikov but he showed more of that intangible that's not directly related to boxing skill, heart, desire, whatever you want to call it, than I've ever seen from Alexander. He's another guy who looks really good when a fights going his way, looks like a top fighter in fact, but when he has it put on him he goes into skate by and hope it goes my way mode.

 

The only boring fights Alexander has been in are Bradley and His last one .Any other fight has been entertaining .